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Intro
Preface to the Series
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Crocus Sativus Saffron: A 360-Degree Overview
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Origin and History of Saffron
1.3 Dissemination, Production and Economic Value
1.4 Physio-Morphological Traits
1.5 Cytogenetics and Penological Stages of Saffron
1.6 Climatic Adaption
1.7 Agronomical Practices
1.7.1 Major Planting Parameters
1.7.2 Corm Characteristics: Size, Weight and Storage
1.7.3 Fertilizers and Biostimulants
1.7.4 Crop Rotation and Intercropping
1.7.5 Irrigation
1.7.6 Harvesting of Flowers
1.7.7 Post-Harvest Treatment
1.8 Phytochemistry of Saffron
1.9 Saffron Adulteration
1.10 Biotechnological Interventions
1.10.1 Tissue Culture (in Vitro Culturing)
1.10.2 Role of Genome Editing in Saffron
1.11 Saffron'omics'
1.11.1 Genomics
1.11.2 Transcriptomics
1.11.3 Microbiome
1.11.4 Metabolomics
1.11.5 Proteomics
1.12 Conclusion and Future Research Recommendations
Ethics Declarations
References
Omics Studies on Saffron
2 Reference Genome of Saffron "The Golden Condiment"
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Saffron, Crocus sativus L.
2.3 Crocus sativus, Triploidy and Sterility
2.4 Available Genomic Resources of Saffron
2.4.1 Genetic Diversity
2.4.2 Saffron Transcriptomics
2.4.3 Saffron Genome
2.4.3.1 Repetitive Region in Crocus Sativus Genome and SSR Marker Prediction
2.4.3.2 Gene Prediction and Annotation
2.4.3.3 Transcription Factors
2.4.3.4 Orthology Analysis
2.4.3.5 Metabolic Pathway Analysis
2.5 Conclusion
References
3 SaffronOMICS: Novel Approaches Toward Putting Saffron Data at Work
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 How OMICS-Based Approaches Benefit Saffron Trade
3.3 OMICS Approaches in Saffron
3.4 Genomics of Saffron and Allied Species
3.5 Transcriptomics
3.6 Metabolomics
3.7 Proteomics
3.8 History of Saffron Cultivation and Domestication
3.9 Saffron Genome Structure and Essential Key Points to Decode the Genome of Red Gold
3.10 Decode the Genome of Red Gold
3.11 Conclusions
References
4 Bioinformatics for Saffron-Omics and Crop Improvement
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Why Is Bioinformatics Important?
4.3 Bioinformatics for Saffron-Omics
4.3.1 Saffron Flowering and Stigma Development
4.3.2 Saffron Corm Rot
4.3.3 Molecular Modelling
4.4 Bioinformatics Resources for Crop Improvement and Omics Studies
4.4.1 SAM and BCF Tools
4.4.2 MEGA
4.4.3 Trinity
4.4.4 SMART 9
4.4.5 MPI Bioinformatics Toolkit
4.4.6 BiGGEsTS
4.4.7 PlantGDB
4.4.8 KEGG
4.4.9 TrichOME
4.4.10 PlantTFcat
4.4.11 PlnTFDB
4.4.12 Ensembl Plants
4.4.13 WEGO
4.4.14 edgeR
4.4.15 Bowtie
4.4.16 KaPPA-View
4.4.17 Transcriptogramer
4.4.18 Cufflinks
4.4.19 Paintomics
4.4.20 PIECE
4.4.21 MISA-Web
Preface to the Series
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Crocus Sativus Saffron: A 360-Degree Overview
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Origin and History of Saffron
1.3 Dissemination, Production and Economic Value
1.4 Physio-Morphological Traits
1.5 Cytogenetics and Penological Stages of Saffron
1.6 Climatic Adaption
1.7 Agronomical Practices
1.7.1 Major Planting Parameters
1.7.2 Corm Characteristics: Size, Weight and Storage
1.7.3 Fertilizers and Biostimulants
1.7.4 Crop Rotation and Intercropping
1.7.5 Irrigation
1.7.6 Harvesting of Flowers
1.7.7 Post-Harvest Treatment
1.8 Phytochemistry of Saffron
1.9 Saffron Adulteration
1.10 Biotechnological Interventions
1.10.1 Tissue Culture (in Vitro Culturing)
1.10.2 Role of Genome Editing in Saffron
1.11 Saffron'omics'
1.11.1 Genomics
1.11.2 Transcriptomics
1.11.3 Microbiome
1.11.4 Metabolomics
1.11.5 Proteomics
1.12 Conclusion and Future Research Recommendations
Ethics Declarations
References
Omics Studies on Saffron
2 Reference Genome of Saffron "The Golden Condiment"
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Saffron, Crocus sativus L.
2.3 Crocus sativus, Triploidy and Sterility
2.4 Available Genomic Resources of Saffron
2.4.1 Genetic Diversity
2.4.2 Saffron Transcriptomics
2.4.3 Saffron Genome
2.4.3.1 Repetitive Region in Crocus Sativus Genome and SSR Marker Prediction
2.4.3.2 Gene Prediction and Annotation
2.4.3.3 Transcription Factors
2.4.3.4 Orthology Analysis
2.4.3.5 Metabolic Pathway Analysis
2.5 Conclusion
References
3 SaffronOMICS: Novel Approaches Toward Putting Saffron Data at Work
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 How OMICS-Based Approaches Benefit Saffron Trade
3.3 OMICS Approaches in Saffron
3.4 Genomics of Saffron and Allied Species
3.5 Transcriptomics
3.6 Metabolomics
3.7 Proteomics
3.8 History of Saffron Cultivation and Domestication
3.9 Saffron Genome Structure and Essential Key Points to Decode the Genome of Red Gold
3.10 Decode the Genome of Red Gold
3.11 Conclusions
References
4 Bioinformatics for Saffron-Omics and Crop Improvement
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Why Is Bioinformatics Important?
4.3 Bioinformatics for Saffron-Omics
4.3.1 Saffron Flowering and Stigma Development
4.3.2 Saffron Corm Rot
4.3.3 Molecular Modelling
4.4 Bioinformatics Resources for Crop Improvement and Omics Studies
4.4.1 SAM and BCF Tools
4.4.2 MEGA
4.4.3 Trinity
4.4.4 SMART 9
4.4.5 MPI Bioinformatics Toolkit
4.4.6 BiGGEsTS
4.4.7 PlantGDB
4.4.8 KEGG
4.4.9 TrichOME
4.4.10 PlantTFcat
4.4.11 PlnTFDB
4.4.12 Ensembl Plants
4.4.13 WEGO
4.4.14 edgeR
4.4.15 Bowtie
4.4.16 KaPPA-View
4.4.17 Transcriptogramer
4.4.18 Cufflinks
4.4.19 Paintomics
4.4.20 PIECE
4.4.21 MISA-Web